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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,972.40, 594,741.88 and 249,789.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,972.40, 594,741.88 and 249,789.42 is: 344,709.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,972.40 : 594,741.88 = 249,789.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,972.40/594,741.88 = 249,789.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,972.40x = 594,741.88 × 249,789.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,972.40x = 148,560,229,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,560,229,254.91/430,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,709.38

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